Description
Creamy One Pot Kielbasa Pasta made with halal turkey or beef kielbasa, pasta, tomatoes, heavy cream, and mozzarella. This easy 35-minute dinner is rich, comforting, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound halal turkey or beef kielbasa, sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 2½ cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces penne or rotini pasta
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and brown the sliced kielbasa for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Remove sausage and sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
3. Add garlic and paprika and cook for 30 seconds.
4. Pour in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and heavy cream.
5. Add uncooked pasta and return kielbasa to the pot.
6. Cover and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes until pasta becomes tender.
7. Stir in mozzarella until melted and creamy.
8. Season with salt and pepper.
9. Rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
10. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use halal turkey or beef kielbasa.
- Add spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Add a splash of broth when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: One Pot Kielbasa Pasta, Creamy Kielbasa Pasta, Halal Kielbasa Recipe